Berlin Pastor Blesses Polyamorous Marriage of Four Men
In Berlin, youth pastor Lena Müller offered a blessing she described as "marriage in the eyes of God" to four gay men in a committed polyamorous relationship.
Source: Attitude Magazine Published November 11, 2025
Summary: At a wedding celebration in Berlin, youth pastor Lena Müller offered a blessing to four gay men, calling it a "marriage in the eyes of God." The moment was symbolic, not legally binding, since German law does not allow polygamous marriage.
Still, Müller said the men seemed deeply connected and full of joy, speaking English with each other throughout the day.
Once news of the blessing spread, Müller became the target of online attacks from critics who claimed she had gone against Protestant tradition. In response, the Evangelical Church of Berlin-Brandenburg stood by her. They dismissed the backlash and said what everyone witnessed that day was not a violation but a celebration of love.
Why This Matters: Moments like this remind us that love often grows in places where people never expected to find it. These four men created something steady and mutual, and a pastor simply chose to witness that truth with compassion instead of fear.
The tenderness of the moment matters, because queer and polyamorous families are still made to feel like they must justify every inch of their existence.
What stands out here is not the conflict, but the courage. A pastor saw real commitment and refused to pretend it was less sacred because it did not follow a narrow script. A church stood behind her despite the backlash. Acts of quiet integrity like this ripple outward. They make room for others to breathe, to hope, and to believe that their relationships are worthy of blessing, too.
